— If the warning does not turn off, do not contin-
ue driving!
WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear incorrectly can result
in loss of vehicle control and can cause accidents
and serious personal injuries.
— See your authorized Volkswagen dealer for assis-
tance. Otherwise, serious clutch or transmission
damage could result.
WARNING
Clutch malfunction
When the engine is running and a gear is engaged,
the vehicle will start to move as soon as the clutch
pedal is released. This also applies when the park-
ing brake is engaged.
The yellow indicator light comes on.
The clutch pedal is malfunctioning.
— Drive carefully to your authorized Volkswagen
dealer for assistance. Otherwise, serious clutch or
transmission damage could result.
Never shift into Reverse (R) when the vehicle is
moving.
·
NOTICE
Shifting down to a gear that is too low when driving
at fast speeds or high engine rpm can cause exten-
sive damage to the clutch and transmission. That is
true even if the clutch pedal is pressed so that the
clutch is not engaged.
Automatic and DSG® transmis-
sion
How the DSG® automated trans-
mission works
NOTICE
To help prevent damage and premature wear:
Your vehicle may be equipped with a special DSG®
automated transmission that combines the perform-
ance and economy of a standard manual transmis-
sion with the comfort and convenience of a conven-
tional automatic transmission. The DSG transmission
housing contains two clutches, one that works with
the odd-numbered gears (1, 3, 5 and R) and the oth-
er that works with the even-numbered gears (2, 4,
6). The dual clutch configuration enables rapid shifts
between gears without loss of traction as the dual
clutch seamlessly transfers the engine power from
one driveshaft to the other during gear shifts. An
output shaft for each of the two gearbox units
transmits the drive to the driven wheels via a differ-
ential. The DSG electronic control unit, sensors, and
hydraulic control for clutch engagement and gear
selection form one compact weight-saving unit.
Do not rest your hand on the gearshift lever while
driving. Over time, the pressure will cause prema-
ture wear in the transmission.
·
Make sure that the vehicle has come to a com-
plete stop before shifting into Reverse (R).
·
Always depress the clutch pedal all the way when
changing gears.
·
Do not hold the vehicle on a hill using engine
power with the clutch pedal partially engaged and
the engine running.
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Tips and troubleshooting
Clutch is “slipping”
Thanks to the dual-clutch design, the DSG system is
more efficient than a conventional automatic trans-
mission. For example, while idling, a torque convert-
er in a conventional automatic transmission is en-
gaged all the time (increasing load and engine fuel
consumption), while the DSG gradually opens the
clutch, allowing the engine to idle freely. In most
cases, this efficiency combined with its low weight
and intelligent control means that DSG can achieve
the same or better fuel consumption than a manual
transmission. The clutches, like the clutch in
a standard manual transmission are subject to wear
over time. The DSG transmission requires periodic
maintenance that is described in the → Warranty
and Maintenance.
A yellow indicator light comes on.
The clutch does not transfer all of the engine torque.
— Remove your foot from the clutch pedal, if neces-
sary → page 133.
Transmission overheating
The yellow indicator light comes on.
A text message may also appear in the instrument
cluster.
— Shift the selector lever to the P position and all
the transmission to cool.
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